Memory wire is flexible wire that springs back to it’s original form when not stretched – kind of like a slinky. It comes in necklace, bracelet and ring sizes. You simply cut off a section to the size you want and string on beads!

To make beaded jewelry using memory wire, you will need:

1. A tool that cuts the memory wire (can be found in any bead supply store – don’t use regular wire cutters as you will soon ruin them!)
2. The memory wire (sold in packages where you can get 2 or 3 pieces of jewelry out of each package)
3. Needle nose pliers
4. The beads!

Step 1 – Cut the memory wire to size. For a bracelet or ring, decide how many times you want it to wrap around your wrist or finger – wrap the wire right around your own wrist and cut to size. A necklace can only go around your neck once (well, you could probably make it to wrap around a couple times but I think it would be hard to get on and off). You want to size it so that the ends overlap a bit.

Step 2 – Now you need to close up one end so that the beads don’t slide off. Take the tip of your needle nose pliers and place them right at the very end of the wire. Now take the wire in your other hand and bend it around the pliers. The wire is pretty hard, so this might be difficult and yoy may have a hard time with this at first. Try practicing on some smaller pieces first until you can make a perfect little loop. Make sure the loop is closed off so no beads can escape. Don’t worry – if you screw up you can just cut off the end and try again! You want the loop to be as small as possible so it doesn’t detract from our design

Some people also glue on little silver end cap beads. While this looks a bit better, you run the risk of the glue not holding and all your beads sliding off. This happened to me once and is why I use the loop method. To make the loops look a bit snazzier, I just dangle a bead from them!

Step 3 – String the beads! If you are making a necklace that has a certain design or focal piece in the middle, you will have to be careful to space the beads exactly so that they are symmetrical and the focal piece is in the exact middle.

Step 4 – Close the other end. Using the method in step 2, close up the other end and you are done!

The traditional intricately crafted hand made gold necklace gifted by your mother is now finding its place in the Jewellery box, and being replaced by more chic and contemporary gold Jewellery for daily wear. The designs are more modern complimenting the over all look of the urban professional woman. Chic styles, fashionable designs with supple elegance have become more popular. The trend is inspired from the west. Elaborate earrings are being replaced by simple gold studs. Gold stackable bangles are being replaced by sleek gold bracelets.

White gold has recently gained more importance in our traditional Indian gold Jewellery. White gold is made by mixing whiter metals to pure gold to make it appear white. White gold Jewellery is further coated with rhodium, a white metal that gives a lustrous silvery shine to the Jewellery. White gold is popular because it looks like platinum, the most precious metal on earth. The latest trend is two tone gold Jewellery that combines the bright sunny warmth of yellow gold with the icy azure brilliance of white gold. Rings, bracelets, bangles, pendants, chains all types of Jewellery has the fine combination of white gold and yellow gold. Most of the diamond Jewellery is usually two tone; the setting around the diamond is often rhodium plated white gold that accentuates the white brilliance of the diamonds.

While white gold has become extremely popular, some jewelers are also experimenting with other gold tones like the rose gold. Rose gold has pink metals like copper added to give it a subtle pink tone. Rose gold has a pinkish hue that adds grace and elegance to the Jewellery. Rose gold combined with white gold makes some of the finest in modern gold Jewellery. Some exquisite designs also use three tones of gold, traditional yellow gold, chic white gold and rare pink gold, to make beautiful three tone gold Jewellery.

With the changing trends, not just the designs and styles of gold jewellery have changed but also the entire outlook has changed. It’s no more about wearing more gold; it is about wearing enough gold to make the perfect modern style statement.

An Indian bride would have her Indian bridal jewelry made, based on her wedding trousseau, especially on its dominant colors. The type of precious metals and stones that will be used in making the jewelry should blend with the colors of her wardrobe.

Indian bridal jewelry is not just one piece of jewelry worn by the Indian bride. It is made up of different pieces that complements and blends with each other to create that perfect look of an Indian bride. The Maangtika, the nose ring, the earrings, the bangles, the necklace, the anklets and toe rings make up the entirety of the complete Indian bridal jewelry.

The Maangtika is the most traditional and most essential part of the Indian bridal jewelry. Apart from the necklace, the Maangtika is the most noticeable piece of the Indian bridal jewelry adorned on an Indian bride. It is worn on the bride’ head and is designed to be unique for each bride. While its color and design largely depend on the colors of the bride’s outfit, it is usually made of precious stones like pearls and diamonds. It has a centerpiece that is exquisitely designed and sits on bride’s forehead and is usually attached by a string that runs to the back of the bride’s head.

Another essential part of the Indian bridal jewelry is the necklace. This piece is usually very eye-catching with a design that is in tune with the other pieces of Indian bridal jewelry adorned on the rest of the bride’s body. The design of the necklace would also have to complement the neckline of the bride’s wedding attire. Most of the common types of necklaces worn as part of the Indian bridal jewelry are the chokers and the long necklaces with elaborate designs and bedecked with precious stones that goes with the bridal colors. Chokers are worn over dresses with high necklines while the long necklaces complement those wedding dresses that have deep necklines.

An Indian bridal jewelry ensemble will not be complete without the traditional nose ring. This is as much a part of the Indian bridal jewelry as the Maangtika and is usually almost of the same design and color as the earrings. The traditional nose ring is called the “nath” and is made up of a ring worn at the nose that is studded with precious gems and has a long chain whether in gold or silver, that is attached to the hair of the bride. The rest of the pieces that go with the entire Indian bridal jewelry are as just as important. They are all needed to complete the look of the perfect Indian bride.